Snowin' On Raton
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Intro
D G D A G D
A D
Now when the wind don't blow in Amarillo
A D
And the moon along to Gunnison don't rise
G D
Shall I cast my dreams upon your love, babe,
G D
And lie beneath the laughter of your eyes.
D G D
Well, it's snowin' on Raton.
A G D
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone.
G D
When it's snowin' on Raton,
A G D
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone.
A D
Well, mother thinks the road is long and lonely,
A D
Little brother thinks the road is straight and fine,
G D
Little darlin' thinks the road is soft and lovely,
G D
Hey, I'm thankful that ole road is a friend of mine.
A D
Well bid the years goodbye, you cannot still them
A D
You cannot turn the circles of the sun
A D
You cannot count the miles until you feel them
G
And you cannot hold a lover that is gone.
D G D A G D D G D A G D
A D
Well Tomorrow the mountains will be sleeping
A D
Silently the blanket green and blue
G D
But I shall hear the silence they are keeping
G D
And I'll bring all their promises to you.
D G D
Well, it's snowin' on Raton.
A G D
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone.
G D
When it's snowin' on Raton,
A G D
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone.
A G D
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone.
How to play Snowin' On Raton
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.